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      <image:caption><![CDATA[The International Conference on the Science of Botanicals (ICSB) is supported by a cooperative agreement between the NCNPR and the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), with co-sponsorship from research institutes around the world.]]></image:caption>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[The prevalence of overweight (including obesity) among children and adolescents between the ages of 5 and 19 rose dramatically from just 8% in 1990 to 20% in 2022, according to the World Health Organization.]]></image:caption>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[While bacopa and gotu kola may share some therapeutic uses, their phytochemical constituents, modes of action, and some of their pharmacological effects differ.]]></image:caption>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[Just 36% of creatine consumers are women, yet experts say this supplement could have far-reaching benefits throughout the lifespan, from menstruation to menopause.]]></image:caption>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[A probiotic formulation consisting of various strains of Lactobacillus bacteria may suppress weight gain and fat accumulation, a study has found. ]]></image:caption>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[The study used a 2.4 grams per day dose of Nuritas’ PeptiStrong Fava bean (Vicia faba L.) protein hydrolysate.]]></image:caption>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[New research clarifies the mechanisms by which a probiotic blend could confer benefits for people affected by IBS.]]></image:caption>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[Improved muscle strength and adequate sleep is essential for female soccer players, who require explosive power and endurance in gameplay.]]></image:caption>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[Probiota Americas 2025 is returning to Vancouver for its 10th anniversary, June 9-11.]]></image:caption>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[The deadline for entries for the 2025 Probiota Pioneers is Friday, April 11, 2025.]]></image:caption>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[Artificial intelligence (AI) can be used by nutraceutical firms to identify the potential mechanism of actions of their products or for refining existing product formulations. ]]></image:caption>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[MEDI could allow researchers to identify dietary patterns linked to chronic conditions.]]></image:caption>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[New research highlights the beneficial effects of a novel combination formula of herbal extracts, vitamin B6 and magnesium citrate for PMS symptoms.]]></image:caption>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA["Manufacturers and suppliers could benefit from developing educational materials that emphasize evidence-based information, challenge misconceptions about the performance-enhancing benefits of supplements and highlight the importance of informed decision-making," said Jana Daher, researcher at the University of Guelph.]]></image:caption>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[Professor Ger Rijkers, professor emeritus in biomedical and life sciences at University College Roosevelt, speaking at Probiota + IPA World Congress 2025 in Copenhagen.]]></image:caption>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[The Probiota Americas Scientific Frontiers cover the latest state-of-the-art developments related to prebiotic, probiotic and microbiome science relevant to human health, well-being, consumers and industry.]]></image:caption>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[After two weeks of intervention, significant improvements were observed in sleep efficacy and total sleep time for the participants that took the supplement made from lime peel.]]></image:caption>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[Dr. Abbie Smith-Ryan discusses the needs of women over their lifespans for sports nutrition and everyday performance.]]></image:caption>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[Find out the latest trends in Asia-Pacific's nutraceutical sector in this round-up.]]></image:caption>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA["We recommend that nutritionists become part of orienteering teams, as orienteers may use non-professional sources of nutrition, and studies have identified positive effects of nutritional support on nutrition knowledge," wrote researchers]]></image:caption>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[AI-powered App offers promising personalized nutrition and cognitive training to combat age-related decline]]></image:caption>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[“These findings herald a novel mechanistic paradigm for the therapeutic application of products based on P. eryngii mushrooms, positioning them as a highly promising approach for the clinical management of intestinal permeability disorders while also mitigating systemic inflammatory cascades," wrote the researchers behind the new study.]]></image:caption>
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  <url>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[TikTok’s nutrition misinformation puts youth at risk as algorithm favors inaccurate content, study finds.]]></image:caption>
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  <url>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[Microencapsulation may reduce the laxative effects associated with magnesium supplements, say researchers.]]></image:caption>
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  <url>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[Scientific research is essential for understanding the role of supplements in health, but it must be interpreted carefully,  says the Council for Responsible Nutrition’s Dr. Andrea Wong.]]></image:caption>
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  <url>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA["This study has advanced our understanding of the health-enhancing properties of HMOs while highlighting the need for further studies on the efficacy of incorporating individual structures into infant formula, particularly when aiming to modulate the gut microbiota," wrote scientists from the Human Milk Institute at the University of California San Diego.]]></image:caption>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[A 12-week high-intensity interval training program increases nitrite-producing bacteria in the mouth, potentially boosting nitric oxide levels for better cardiovascular health.]]></image:caption>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA["The findings suggest a positive effect of two specific strains of Bifidobacterium and Lactobacillus on improving depression in this population," wrote Iran-based scientists. "Therefore, consumption of kefir fortified with these strains may help alleviate depression in elderly individuals."]]></image:caption>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[“Given all the known benefits and favorable safety profile of creatine supplementation reported in the scientific and medical literature, we believe that government legislatures and sports organizations that restrict and/or discourage the use of creatine may be placing athletes at greater risk," wrote the experts in their letter]]></image:caption>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[Welltan Complex has shown promise in a trial of people with irritable bowel syndrome.]]></image:caption>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[Gencor’s Levagen+ PEA demonstrates significant pain relief for acute menstrual cramps, as shown in its first-ever clinical study.]]></image:caption>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[Ginseng and L-carnitine may offer potential benefits for exercise performance and metabolic health, a study has found.]]></image:caption>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[Dry eye syndrome affects between 10% and 30% of Europeans, causing symptoms of discomfort and visual impairment.]]></image:caption>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[Apple cider vinegar is one of the top-selling herbal supplements, accounting for nearly $130 million in sales in the US in 2022 across the mainstream and natural retail channels.]]></image:caption>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[Yohimbine is a naturally occurring alkaloid that induces increases in sympathetic nervous system activation effectively initiating ‘fight or flight’ responses.]]></image:caption>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA["This study further proves the urgent need for European countries to consider requiring the fortification of staple foods with folic acid,” Scott Montgomery, director of Food Fortification Initiative, told NutraIngredients.]]></image:caption>
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